Public holidays in Laos 2027

8 nationwide public holidays in 2027.

Nationwide holidays 2027

Long weekends and bridge days 2027

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Laos (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Vientiane: high 27°C (81°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 3% of days
• Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar · 3 days off
  International Women's Rights Day
  Typically in Vientiane: high 35°C (95°F), low 21°C (70°F), rain on 20% of days
• Wed 14 Apr – Sun 18 Apr · 5 days off
  Lao New Year's Day
  Typically in Vientiane: high 37°C (99°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 26% of days
• Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May · 3 days off
  International Labor Day, International Labor Day (in lieu)
  Typically in Vientiane: high 36°C (97°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 53% of days

Bridge days

• Fri 3 Dec: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 2 Dec – Sun 5 Dec)
  Lao National Day
  Typically in Vientiane: high 27°C (81°F), low 17°C (63°F), rain on 4% of days

Leave planner 2027

Choose how many leave days you can take for one break. The planner finds the breaks that give the most days off in a row around nationwide holidays and weekends, and marks the leave days on the calendar below.

2027 calendar

Click working days on the calendar to choose your own leave days.

Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.